Most robbery crimes inflicted on women are purse snatches while acts against men are primarily muggings and/or a hold-up.
I’m sure that most of us know that paying close attention to our surroundings coupled with using basic common sense can seriously reduce this sort of crime. These particular crimes are occurring mainly between the hours of 6pm to 6 am, meaning its best that you stay inside if at all possible during these times. As crazy as it may seem to stay in your home during the hours I mention above, if at all possible while you may have to go out you should consider bringing along a buddy. Criminals frown on approaching people when they come in doubles. While we all can’t live our lives afraid of leaving our homes, it’s imperative that we take strong measures against the possibility of becoming a victim.
Keep these handy tips in the back of your mind before venturing out from your home, office or anywhere you may be:
When walking position yourself so you are facing oncoming traffic and walk close to the street side of the sidewalks. Always stay away from unlit streets and darkened corners.
When traveling about in the dark hours, never take a lot of cash and credit cards with you, only carry what you can afford to lose. It might be safer if you consider carrying another wallet with a very small amount of cash, this being the one you would give up if approached. When approached and demanded to hand over your wallet, you might consider doing so but throwing it away from the criminal making the robber go for the wallet. This might give you a window of opportunity to escape to safety. If at all possible try to memorize their description so you can report the crime to the police.
As I stated above, walk or jog with a partner. Criminals will very rarely approach you in numbers. If you are one who has to use public transportation as a means of commuting, make sure you are waiting for your bus or train in a well-lit and crowded area if possible.
Never hitchhike or pickup anyone, this is a disaster waiting to happen. While walking or even driving your vehicle, do not take shortcuts that may put you in a deselant area.
While approaching your parked vehicle, always make sure you check inside for someone hiding, Look underneath your car while approaching to make sure no one is hiding. If you see a van or similar vehicle parked next to you with people hanging around in and out of it as you are approaching, you might want to go back inside to where you were and ask for assistance. If you must park your car make sure it’s in a well-lit lot.
You might want to consider carrying less-lethal self defense weapons with you, by doing so you can possibly decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Don’t over step your boundaries with what you carry. Make sure you can handle it and are comfortable using it on someone if needed.
What can you do to help you prevent being robbed?
In order for you to fight back you need confidence in yourself that you can in fact fight back and get through a bad situation. By having self awareness, paying close attention to your surroundings and most of all confidence, you can do it. Years of training aren’t necessary it’s your basic instincts that will help in the prevention from becoming a victim.
In today’s market there are many self defense weapons that can also help you. While taking all the above referenced into consideration and adding a self defense spray, stun gun or TASER you will surely be able to defend yourself. These devices come in many styles, forms, colors and are very affordable. Spending $10 on a pepper spray is worth your life don’t you think? If you should choose to purchase one of these great devices always remember, if you don’t carry it, it can’t help you. Make it second nature, keep it on the counter where your keys are so you grab it too as you leave.
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